Origins
The origin country of Jainism
What is India?
Total compassion for all living beings.
What is Ahimsa?
Important text that teaches that harming nature is harming yourself.
What is Tattvartha Sutra?
What is Dravya Puja?
The meaning of the Ahimsa Hand
What is the symbol of non-violence?
The time Jainism emerged
What is 7th to 5th century BC?
Every soul is divine and can reach liberation
What is moksha?
Teachings of the 24 Tirthankaras
What is Agamas?
Life is viewed as a journey of the soul
What is the markings of time?
The meaning of the Swastika
What is the symbol of the cycle of existence?
The story of Jainism's creation
What is no creation story?
It's about how you live, not just what you beleive
What is no "fixed" creed?
First passed down orally, later written in _____ and other ancient languages
What is Prakrit?
The worship of Tirthankaras
What is Deva Puja?
The meaning of Ashtamangala
What is the eight auspicious symbols?
Jainism's belief about time
What is continuous cycle?
The Right Faith, Right knowledge and Right conduct
What is the Three Jewels?
Contains spiritual wisdom, stories, ethical codes, and monastic rules
What is the 24 Tirthankaras?
The different stages through life
What is life, death and rebirth?
The representation of the eight auspicious symbols
What is prosperity, spiritual purity, and enlightenment?
A spiritual leader that taught non-violence and the truth
What is Mahavira?
Faith = Action →
What is understanding truth + living ethically?
The Tattvartha Sutra supports ______
What is vegetarianism, minimalism, and deep self-discipline?
Participation in religious festivals and displaying objects of worship
What is lifetime obligations as a Jain?
The four types of existence a soul can attain
What is heavenly beings, human beings, Animals/plants and hellish beings?